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Construction Sign Hacked With Profanity | Canada News

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Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Sep 12, 2026
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Summary

A construction traffic sign in North York flashed outrageous, profane messages like “F--- THE GOVERNMENT” and “DE FLOCK CANADA,” mocking surveillance tech and sparking online buzz. Metrolinx confirmed the sign was hacked by a contractor and has since been removed — but no one knows who did it. With easy-to-find tutorials online, these kinds of pranks aren’t rare — and they’re part of a wider pushback against license plate cameras, which are proliferating across Canada and the U.S. The stunt may have been fleeting, but it’s a loud reminder that we’re all being watched — and people are responding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37c38b52b4c9631c